Lex Consultancy
RTB-HEO

On behalf of the Residential Tenancies Board, Lex Consultancy invites applications to fill three immediate permanent vacancies and confirm inclusion on a Higher Executive Officer (HEO) grade panel.

The Higher Executive Officer position is a key member of the RTB’s middle management team and is responsible for completing stated objectives under organisational and business unit plans.  HEO's may be involved in project management and/or the management of a business unit, ensuring clear identification of roles and responsibilities and managing staff.

The RTB is seeking to fill three immediate HEO vacancies:

  1. Higher Executive Officer – Compliance and Enforcement
  2. Higher Executive Officer - Executive Assistant to the Director
  3. Higher Executive Officer – Corporate Services

SALARY: Applicants will be appointed at the first point of the HEO scale - €59,435*
LOCATION: O’Connell House, D’Olier Street, Dublin 2. Hybrid arrangement; 2-3 days on-site
ANNUAL LEAVE: 29 working days per annum
INTERVIEW: On-site at O’Connell House, D’Olier Street, Dublin 2
INTERVIEW DATE: 5th, 6th & 7th May, 2026
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 3pm, Tuesday, 21st April, 2026

In order to be shortlisted and invited to interview, applicants must demonstrate the following in their Cover Letter & CV:

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally, and build effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated organisational skills and strong attention to detail in previous experience.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and proven ability to deliver on tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to prioritise and organise their own workload and to coordinate and organise the work of other staff
  • A self-starter with a proven ability to work on their own initiative while contributing effectively as part of a team.
  • Ability to respond flexibly to change and integrate new skills quickly
  • Ability to analyse information, exercise sound judgement and make evidence-based recommendations

In addition to the essential requirements, it is desirable that applicants have:

  • 3–5 years previous public sector or statutory body experience is an advantage.
  • Excellent project management and organisational skills and the ability to deliver to tight deadlines
  • Data analytic skills, experience managing and analysing large datasets and experience using case management system, Microsoft power apps or Microsoft Dynamics.
  • Proven management experience including experience of managing staff in a relevant role, or experience leading on projects or workstreams.
  • Experience in establishing and building stakeholder relationships
  • Experience of public speaking and presenting to stakeholders or large groups.
  • Ability to contribute to the development or improvement of processes, policies or services
  • Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across teams to deliver organisational objectives.

Candidate Information Booklet, including eligibility requirements and details of application process should be downloaded below.

The Residential Tenancies Board is an equal opportunities employer
*T&C’s apply

Apply for this job

[Higher Executive Officer / #RTB-HEO]

RTB HEO April 2026
Have you applied to work with the RTB previously?
Are you currently working within the public/civil services?
If yes, are you working in a temporary or permanent capacity within the public/civil service?
Are you currently placed on any public sector recruitment competition panels?
If successful, can you confirm your availability to attend work in the RTB's office located in Dublin 2?
Have you downloaded and reviewed the Candidate Information Booklet?
Are you satisfied that your application meets the application criteria as outlined in the Candidate Information Booklet (i.e. ONE Microsoft Word document containing your Cover Letter & CV). Please note, applications containing more than 1 MS Word document will not be considered.

Maximum file size: 5MB

I agree to the terms and conditions
Sending

or

Call us on +353 1 6628990 and quote job reference #RTB-HEO